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Appropriate equity for marketing / development work?

Looking for a little guidance on an equity offer for a project I'm involved in. I was approached six months ago by a founder-developer who has written software to accomplish an idea originated by a ...
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3answers
171 views

How much equity should I give up to the app developers?

I am in the process of designing a mobile app and i'm at the stage where I need to finalise the cost with the developers. They have sent me a quote which I believe to be quite high, however they have ...
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0answers
56 views

Technical Cofounder - How much equity do I ask for? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Forming a new software startup, how do I allocate ownership fairly? So, the situation is this: Last year I was working freelance, and I was commissioned to build a web ...
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2answers
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What are some creative ways for a cash poor start up to compensate a designer?

We are in need of a designer for our start up, but we are pretty much cash poor. I have been talking to a designer for a few days, and he really wants to help as he loves our idea. He is very ...
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1answer
190 views

Received a technical co-founder offer contract. Advice

Myself and two partners are the business end of a new start up. We have been looking for a fourth and final co-founder, which would be our programmer. We found one that wants to be a part of what we ...
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132 views

First equity what questions should I ask and how?

Last month I was offered for an equity on a startup venture. It's an online store focus on selling customized toys. Their business models looks good and promising. But I just have few doubts and ...
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187 views

20% equity for introduction to a major client

I have built a product in the past 4 years for traders that is being used by a few accounts. I haven't done any marketing at all so far, the few clients using it are a few beta testers that have given ...
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4answers
1k views

How to take a draw in a multi-member LLC?

My business partner and I are forming an LLC. As I understand, members of an LLC are not employees and therefore are not on payroll. Instead they pay themselves by taking a draw from the LLC funds. ...
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272 views

How dividend payments work?

So let's make an example story: I'm the founder and the only developer of a web startup. Currently there is no one else other than me in the company. I've added a sales guy, wishing to give him ...
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1answer
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Biotech startup: How do I split up the roles/responsibilities of three founders?

I am creating a medical device startup and I have some issues determining how to split up the various roles and responsibilities of founders, among other problems. My brother, a friend/partner, and I ...
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1answer
713 views

What % should I give my business partner

Good day, My wife and I are starting a restaurant and bar seach website for our city. Developing the web site would cost about 8-10k. We got a partnership offer from a computer company. They would ...